IBM Accelerate - Research
Issued by
IBM
This badge earner has been exposed to the following curriculum: AI, Quantum, Hybrid Cloud and Semi-Conductor. The individual is able to demonstrate the ability to apply the general knowledge of various research focus areas to their future careers. The earner has also developed foundational career skills and exhibits internship and/or career readiness.
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Attendance: IBM Accelerate participants may miss no more than a total of 1 track session and 1 foundational skills session over the course of the program.
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Participation: Demonstrate engagement with the course material and ongoing skill progression through active participation in weekly sessions. Participation can be reflected in weekly quizzes or polls, commenting or asking questions during discussions, collaborating with peers in small group sessions, or taking advantage of optional networking opportunities.
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Assessment(s): Badge earners are required to successfully participate in a series of skills workshops in a team setting. Team coaches will assess the team’s understanding of module concepts, participation, and exercise completion through a basic scorecard. Badge earners will take coding assessments and will need to earn a cumulative score of 80% or higher to pass.
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In addition to strengthening participants’ existing foundational and academic knowledge, the IBM Accelerate – Research track will cover the following areas: AI, Hybrid Cloud, Semi-Conductor, and Quantum.
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Note: This program is only available to U.S. undergraduate students.